How to Lower Chlorine in a Salt Water Pool
Lower the output from the chlorine generator or feeder if you have one.. Remove all chlorine additives from the pool, if applicable.. Allow sunlight to break down the chlorine if the weather permits.
Steps
1
Lower the output from the chlorine generator or feeder if you have one.
Lower the output from the chlorine generator or feeder if you have one.
2
Remove all chlorine additives from the pool, if applicable.
Remove all chlorine additives from the pool, if applicable.
3
Allow sunlight to break down the chlorine if the weather permits.
Allow sunlight to break down the chlorine if the weather permits.
4
Add a chlorine-neutralizing chemical to the pool for a quick fix.
Add a chlorine-neutralizing chemical to the pool for a quick fix.
5
Replace 25% of the saltwater with freshwater if the levels are very high.
Replace 25% of the saltwater with freshwater if the levels are very high.
6
Obtain saltwater test strips or a testing kit.
Obtain saltwater test strips or a testing kit.
7
Test the free chlorine levels in the pool weekly.
Test the free chlorine levels in the pool weekly.
8
Aim for a free chlorine reading of 1.0 to 3.0 ppm.
Aim for a free chlorine reading of 1.0 to 3.0 ppm.
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